Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Rolleiflex 2.8F that I have is the same dimensions as a Hasselblad with 80mm lens and a film back. I made the comparison with a Rollei on its back along side a Hasselblad. The reason I tested it is that I had a prior opinion that the Rollei was bigger and I was considering taking a Hasselblad on a trip. Roland Smith - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 8:27 AM Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Medium format camera for a Leica user? > > Wishful thinking, Arthur. You certainly are on an Aunty Hasselblad crusade. > Problem is, you don't know what you are talking about. > > You don't need a meter prism for any of the 20x series Hasselblads to get a > meter. The Rollei does not come with a prism, so adding a prism to the > Hasselblad does not make them the same. Even with the prism and winder, the > Hasselblad is quite a bit smaller. Before you open your mouth again (or > flap away with your fingers) provide the weight and volume measurements of > an EQUAL, not an Arthur trying to make a point he will never be able to make > unless he fudges the numbers, system). > > The Rollei is awkward to focus, the Hasselblad is very easy with the wide > band that isn't stuffed against the body. > > The Rollei is awkward to change shutter speeds, where the Hasselblad has a > coupled shutter speed/aperture ring, far far easier to use. > > You must just be saying things to see your self say them, believing the more > you say them, the more true they must be...well, reality doesn't work that > way. > > > Wrong again, Austin: When you add a meter prisim and motor drive to the > > Hassie, which gets you to Rollei capability, it is MUCH bigger and more > > awkward to use than the 6008i. And it won't work nera as well. Arthur > >